The Relative Longevity of Science Frauds: The fabricated evidence on human stem cells published by Hwang Woo-suk and colleagues had a life shorter than two years as scientific fact. In contrast, the infamous hominid remains of Piltdown Man announced in 1912 stood as real for nearly 40 years.[...]
Of course there will be more and perhaps greater fabrications as the 21st century unfolds. The century is young, and science, after all, is practiced by humans -- among them, a few who invent data or forge artifacts.
[ver também The Famous Plagiarists Project
